The Jebel Jais zip-line sees adrenaline junkies travel through the Hajar mountains, in Ras Al Khaimah, in the eastern part of the Emirate. They stand nearly 2,000 metres above sea level.

The money he raises will go towards children who cannot access education in war-torn Syria.

The 28-year-old, of South Broadway Street, who is an aerospace engineer Rolls-Royce, at said: "I'm definitely nervous about the challenge, but I'm also really looking forward to it. A few years ago I did a zip-line in Wales and that was incredible.

He will be taking on the the zip-line challenge on May 9.

Sajid Rashid is wanting to raise £7,000 to help children in Syria

"This one is going to have some incredible views, so I'm really, really excited. I'm also excited to see how much money I can raise to help schoolchildren in Syria."

Mr Rashid said: "The war in Syria has been waging for seven years now. There are parents who can't afford to send their children to school. In this country (Britain), we take that for granted.

"There are almost two million children and youths in Syria out of school, and most are up to six years behind in their education, according to a report by the International Rescue Committee.

"I'm raising money for Human Appeal, which is working to secure funds for children in Aleppo to get a proper education."

In 2014, Mr Rashid, who works as an aerospace engineer completed a skydive to raise more than £5,000 for those affected by Typhoon Haiyan in South East Asia.

The zip line stands almost 2,000m above sea level

He also took on the fastest zip-line in the UK, at ZipWorld in Wales, in 2016 to raise money for the Amir Khan Foundation, to provide water wells in rural areas in southern Asia. He raised a total of £14,435.

He added: "Every time I do something for charity, I try to do something bigger and better than the time before.

"Every year I try to undertake at least one challenge to raise funds for different charities and causes, to help improve or better lives locally and internationally for the underprivileged.

"Putting a smile on these faces is what drives, excels and motivates me to thrive further.